"A History of Women in Rutland." Carolynn Ranftle, Society Vice-President, is the host and narrator of a series of slides showcasing women and their many roles throughout the history of Rutland. Carolynn has amassed a large and wonderful collection of names images of women as a contribution to Women's History Month. Many individual slides can also be seen on the Society Facebook page.
Topic: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, "A History of Women in Rutland”, Rutland,...
Chuck Piotrowski presents"The Treasures of the Society: Part 1" which offers excerpts and comments from his program at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Society. Part 1 focuses mostly on the artifacts in the Society's collections. Chuck makes the point that the term "treasures" is not to be taken in a monetary sense but for the valuable insight they offer about Rutland's history. Jim Davidson hosts the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, The Treasures of the Rutland Historical Society,...
Tom Carpenter hosts a program that discusses the new web site of the Rutland Historical Society. Committee members Jim Davidson and Patty Pickett join Tom, who is also a committee member, in a fast paced overview of the numerous sections of the site which is now available to the public. The site can be reached at: http//www.rutlandhistory.com.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Society Web Site, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts Michael F. Dwyer in a program on âThe Family Photo Album As Social Historyâ. The program focuses on the period from pre-World War I through the 1920s. It shows the viewer how to extract social history from a variety of photographs that are typically found in the family scrapbook or photograph album.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Family Photo Album As Social History, Rutland,...
Tom Carpenter hosts this program in which Jim Davidson offers a brief history of the big bands that are to provide the music for this summer's big band dance program offered by the Society in cooperation with the Rutland Recreation Department. The program includes pictures of the bands and their leaders as well as short samples of their music. This summer the music of these 18 bands will be available for dancing and listening on Saturday nights at the Godnick Center.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Big Band Music, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland County Vietnam Honor Roll. List: Killed In Action and those who served in the Vietnam War.
Topics: Vietnam, Veterans, Rutland Vermont, VVA Chapter 1 First in the Nation, Vietnam Veterans of America
The Rutland 1884-Map. Clifford Giffin, Jim Davidson, and Chuck Piotrowski were members of a team that put together the scanned CD version of an 1884 Map of Rutland that is approximately five feet by five feet. The program illustrates some of the equipment used and the steps taken to bring this fascinating map to a CD. Some samples of the CD are shown.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, The Rutland 1884 Map, Rutland, Vermont
Michael Dwyer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is the guest on a program about genealogy and family history research. Michael, a high school history teacher and a genealogist, uses a nearly 20 year search that he made for the roots of Nora Higgins Tree as a case study of the problems and difficulties to be found in family history research. He makes particular note of the technological advances in the computer world that greatly reduce the time involved in research and greatly increase the...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Genealogical Research, Rutland, Vermont
Tom Carpenter hosts a program on the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Hubbardton. His guests include: Grace Calvin, President of the Hubbardton Historical Society, George Davis. Chairperson of the Hubbardton Selectboard and Jim Dassatti, Executive Director of the Living History Association. The program reviews the plans for activities on Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 July at Hubbardton Battlefield.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, 225th Anniversary Battle of Hubbardton, Rutland,...
James Cassarino, leader of the First Republic Brass discusses the history of the organization. The program includes a number of video clips from First Republic Brass concerts. There is a discussion of Rutland's musical history and some pictures and commentary on the Society's summer dance program.
Topics: Historically Speaking, Rutland Historical Society, First Republic Brass, Rutland, Vermont
"Behind the Walls". President Carolynn Ranftle of the Rutland Historical Society takes the viewer on a video tour of the inner workings of the Rutland Historical Society. The many activities of the Societyâs volunteers present an imposing view of the groupâs challenges and accomplishments. Jim Davidson is host for the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Behind the Walls, Rutland, Vermont
“The Rutland Historical Society Thru the Years”. Jim Davidson presents a visual history of some of the major events in the history of the Rutland Historical Society. The program includes significant people, places and events in the Society’s history from its founding in 1969 to date. Tom Carpenter hosts the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, "Thru the Years”, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts Jessamyn West, Outreach Librarian at the Rutland Free Library, in a program on how to begin using "Heritage Quest", a web site that is available free to library card holders. This genealogical resource can be used from the comfort of your home if you hold a library card. This is one of many free services offered by the Rutland Free Library and will be of great interest to those pursuing family history research. Access to the manuscript U. S. Census records is one of...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, How to begin using Heritage Quest, Rutland,...
Jim Davidson hosts Dave Knipes, local circus and carnival historian, in a program on the Rutland Fair from the 1930s to the 1960s. The program centers on the "World of Mirth Shows" at the Rutland Fair and includes numerous photos of miniatures of the complete "World of Mirth Shows" as they appeared at the Rutland Fair. These miniatures are the work of Dave Knipes.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Rutland Fair 1930s - 1960s, Rutland, Vermont
"The Development of Rutland's Infrastructure". Jim Davidson of the Rutland Historical Society talks about the changes in Rutlandâs infrastructure from the 18th to the 21st Century. The program presents some of the issues that the community will face. Jim concludes with the point that although history may give some perspective on the issues, it can not offer the answers.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Notes From The Past, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts Chuck Piotrowski who presents part two of his power point program entitled "Turning Your Junk Into the Stuff of History". Part two emphasizes the treatment of photographs and other illustrative material.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Turning Your Junk Into the Stuff of History...
Dancing in the Rutland area in 1939-1939
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
The Great Hotels of Lake Bomoseen
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
Valentineâs Day cards-Early 20th Century
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
“The Wolk Family Migration”. Host Michael Dwyer interviews David Wolk through Zoom and takes him on a journey of discovery to uncover the roots of Dave's great-grandparents came from Lithuania to Vermont.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, The Wolk Family Migration, Rutland, Vermont
John Cain-1880
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Autumn in Vermont The opening pages of the Quarterly are dedicated to photographs of the “Rutland Navy”, an amphibious personnel assault transport of the Second World War, as viewed by E.J. Scieszka, a former crew member. Photography, the major focus of this issue next introduces Warren W. Dexter, whose photographs appeared regularly in “Vermont Life” and a variety of other publications. Photographs of farms and rural scenes were a major emphasis of his work. Two book reviews,...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Rutland Historical Society Quarterlies, Rutland, Vermont
“The Fallow Field” is a collection of poems by Julia C. R. Dorr. The work was published posthumously in 1893 by Lee and Shepard Publishers of Boston. This work is most notable for its beautiful l illustrations (in Charcoal) that were done by her daughter Zulma De Lacy Steele.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Julia C. R. Dorr 1825-1913, Rutland Vermont
Town of Proctor Annual Reports
Topic: Rutland Historical Society
Tom Carpenter hosts Michael F. Dwyer who offers a program on Franco-Canadian immigrants to the Rutland area. After a brief discussion of the change from French names to English names, Michael relates the periods and causes for Franco-Canadian immigration to Rutland. Anyone doing family research in French-Canadian families will find this program of immense aid.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Franco-American Immigration, Rutland, Vermont
"The Health of the City" continues with a second program that focuses on the impact of the influenza epidemic of 1918-1919 on the City of Rutland. In October of 1918, perhaps the single most deadly month in America's history, there were over 700 cases of influenza in Rutland. This program highlights the stories of families who were impacted by this health crisis.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Influenza Epidemic of 1918 Rutland City,...
Annual Reports Rutland Town
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland Vermont
Annual Reports Rutland Town
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland Vermont
Deborah Clifford, an independent scholar who has done a great deal of research on Julia Dorr's life and work, shares an illustrated overview of Julia's life. Deborah as been active with the Vermont Women's History movement and Julia Dorr has been a great example of a 19th Century Rutland woman who let her talents shine in Rutland and throughout the American literary scene. Jim Davidson hosts the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, The Dorr Women, Rutland, Vermont
Dr. Richard Brown of the Rutland Herald offers a new selection of photographs taken by Aldo Merusi. Also Merusi was the chief Rutland Herald photographer for thirty years. His widow left a large collection of the negatives of his photos to the Rutland Herald. Dr. Brown has been placed in charge of the project to scan the negatives to provide viewable prints and to attempt identification of the people, places and events in the photos. The Rutland Historical Society has agreed to help the...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, More Merusi Photographs, Rutland, Vermont
George J. Wardwell and his quarrying machine-1860s
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Automobile postcards of early 20th Century
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
“Rutland Railway Association Train Show” – Paul Rondinone of the Rutland Railway Association is the guest on this episode which provides an overview of the RRA’s location and facilities and some background to their Fourth Annual Train Show on 26 September 2015. The show also previews some highlights from the presentation of the Rutland Historical Society at the train show. Jim Davidson hosts the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, "Rutland Railway Association Train Show”,...
Newsletters of the Vietnam Veterans of America (Chapter One First in the Nation)
Topics: Vietnam, Veterans, Rutland Vermont, VVA Chapter 1 First in the Nation, Vietnam Veterans of America
Annual Reports Rutland Town
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland Vermont
City of Rutland Annual Reports.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Annual Reports, Rutland, Vermont
Church Records. East Parish Communicants.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Church Records, Rutland, Vermont
Church Records. East Parish Records.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Church Records, Rutland, Vermont
Church Records. East Parish Private Papers.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Church Records, Rutland, Vermont
